MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Shirley Cassell

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:15 P.M.)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the 49th Annual Sand and Strand Race on Sunday, February 11, and the grand opening performance on Friday, February 9, of "Sylvia," at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse.

Mayor Bowler announced the engagement and impending marriage of Hermosa Beach resident and Olympic gold medallist Eric Fonoimoana. He also read one of 15 letters he received from recipients of the Beach Cities Toy Drive.

(Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:15 P.M.)

Mayor Bowler announced a South Bay Energy Summit meeting on Friday, February 23, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, which was organized by 15 South Bay cities. He said this would be a comprehensive forum and topics of discussion will include options for securing a reliable source of electricity as a group.

 

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL ENGINEERS' WEEK - FEBRUARY 20-26, 2001

Mayor Bowler presented the proclamation to Public Works Director/City Engineer Harold Williams and proclaimed February 20 - 26, 2001 to be National Engineers' Week in Hermosa Beach.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, spoke on Adelphia's recent house calls concerning a rate increase of $6 per month to change from analog to digital; said plans to remodel the Council Chambers began eight years ago but the project had still not taken place; said the FAA phone number previously given out to report airport noise was incorrect; asked to speak on items 2a and 9; and

Ozzie Cadena - submitted flyers and invitations to the City Council to attend the Thursday night jazz concerts at the Lighthouse Café.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting geographic breakdown of bed tax .

Action : To receive and file.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (o), with the exception of the following item(s) which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Dunbabin, (i) Dunbabin, (j) Edgerton, (k) Dunbabin, (l) Dunbabin, and (n) Reviczky.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES :

(1) Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 23, 2001 ; and
(2) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held on January 30, 2001 .

Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 23, 2001, and the Adjourned Regular meeting of January 30, 2001.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23947 THROUGH 24164, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 24163 AND 24165, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS 23900, 23965 AND 24140 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

Action : To ratify the Check Register, as presented.

(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .

Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented.

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 10, 2001.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 98-621 PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. (5% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 16, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Accept the work by Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for Project No. CIP 98-621 Pier Renovation, Phase II;

2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and

3. Authorize staff to release payment to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion.

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-411 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 1; PROJECT NO. CIP 00-412 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 2; PROJECT NO. CIP 00-413 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 3; AND, PROJECT NO. CIP 00-414 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION /RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 4 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 22, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve Requests for Proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals for sanitary sewer rehabilitation/reconstruction projects for CIP 00-411 (Target Area 1), CIP 00-412 (Target Area 2), CIP 00-413 (Target Area 3), and CIP 00-414 (Target Area 4):

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 30, 2001. Supplemental status report from Public Works received February 13, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting pertaining to the Strand bikeway project.

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, saying the Strand project began January 16th, but has been delayed because of the rain.

Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement project status report.
Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY EC CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NO. 003-99, GOLDEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO EC CONSTRUCTION (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 29, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Accept the work by EC Construction for Project No. 003-99 Golden Avenue Street Improvements;

2. Authorize the mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and

3. Authorize staff to release payment to EC Construction (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion).

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO A MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT AUTO SERVICE USES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 5, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions.

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 01-6117 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO A MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT AUTO SERVICE USES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE EASTERLY 140 FEET OF LOT 24 AND LOT 25, BLOCK 78, SECOND ADDITION TO HERMOSA TRACT ," amended to delete condition 16 on page 6 of the resolution because it duplicated condition 4 on page 3.
Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCE AND RINK PLAN, CIP NO. 99-530; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DOWNSIZE THE PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT AFTER APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE MADE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 31, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Community Resources Director Rooney and Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Reject all bids for the South Park Roller Hockey Rink;

2. Authorize staff to downscope the project; and

3. Authorize staff to re-advertise the project after appropriate modifications to the construction documents are made.

Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 6, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting due to concerns that Edison may go bankrupt.

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, saying that Edison has started the cable work on Myrtle Avenue and will begin Loma Drive March 1, and noting that he had been assured by Edison that any problems they may experience would not affect the work being done on these projects.

Action : To receive and file the status report on the undergrounding projects CIP 97-182 - Myrtle Avenue and CIP 97-183 - Loma Drive.
Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Councilmember Reviczky asked the possibility of requiring a performance bond in future districts from Edison. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins said they would look into that possibility.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE SERGEANT, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW INVESTIGATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 5, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the class specifications for police sergeant, assistant fire chief and administrative review investigator, as recommended by staff.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE OF $5,839.56 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT #715-4601-5403 TO PAY FOR EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CARGO VAN . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 31, 2001.

Action : To approve an expenditure of $5,839.56 from the Equipment Replacement account #715-4601-5403 to pay for equipment and accessories for the new Department cargo van, as recommended by staff.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON EL SEGUNDO COMMUNICATIONS CENTER . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 7, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Police Chief Straser responded to Council questions.

Action : To receive and file the report on the El Segundo Communications Center, as recommended by staff, with another review in six months.
Motion by Reviczky, second by Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 2000 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 8, 2000.

Action : To receive and file the December 2000 revenue and expenditure report, as recommended by staff.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

a. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1212 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.50 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION OF THIRD STORY SIGNS ." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 25, 2001.

Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01-1212 , as recommended.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes.
AYES: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

 

At 7:30 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings, beginning with item 4.

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Item(s) (g), (i), (j), (k), (l) and (n) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity.
Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE CHANGE FROM SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7, TO LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 822 SIXTH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 24, 2001.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

The public hearing opened at 7:38 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Susan Licata - appellant, spoke to her appeal, presented photographs and submitted a petition signed by neighbors in support of her request to rezone her property.

The public hearing closed at 7:55 P.M.

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 01-6115 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (CC) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 7 (S.P.A. 7) TO LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENITAL (R-2B) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 822 SIXTH STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTHWEST 40 FEET OF LOTS 11, 12, AND 13, CAMINO REAL TRACT ," as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Bowler.

 

5. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A ROOF ANTENNA AND SATELLITE DISH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TWELVE (12) SQUARE FEET ALLOWED ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 2601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 1, 2001. Supplemental information received February 8, 2001, from the appellant, XM Satellite Radio.

Councilmember Edgerton asked if the proximity of his office to the property in question affected his ability to participate in the decision. City Attorney Jenkins said there was no conflict of interest involved.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

The public hearing opened at 8:21 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Celly Adamo - LCC International, Inc. zoning specialist, spoke to the request, addressed the required variance findings, and said the proposed location was ideal for the roof antenna because of its high elevation.

The public hearing closed at 8:40 P.M.

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 01-6116 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUESTED VARIANCE FROM YARD, HEIGHT AND AREA RESTRICTIONS (SECTIN 17.46), TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A ROOF ANTENNA AND SATELLITE DISH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TWELVE (12) SQUARE FEET ALLOWED ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 2601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT A, TRACT 1594 AND PART OF LOT 6, BLOCK 3, AMENDED MAP OF SEASIDE PARK TRACT ," as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Action : To direct staff to, as quickly as possible, look into the matter of revising the City Code regarding rooftop antennas with an emphasis on visibility as opposed to bulk.
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

6. EXPENDITURE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2001.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

The public hearing opened at 8:55 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:55 P.M.

Action : To approve by minute order the expenditure of the Sixth Year 2001-02 Block Grant estimated allocation for the removal of architectural barriers to the disabled and any additional allocation of funding, and direct staff to forward the Program Planning Summary to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission, as recommended by staff.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

 

The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:07 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 3.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

7. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2000-01 . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 30, 2001.

Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Review;

2. direct staff to evaluate parking rates and report back at the March 13, 2001 meeting; and

3. approve the following items a, b and c which appropriate funds from the balance in Prospective Expenditures.

Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

a. Upgrade of Financial Management System . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 8, 2001.

Action : To appropriate an additional $10,500 from Prospective Expenditures for the Purchasing Module of the Eden Financial Management System and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for upgrades of the Financial Management System, as recommended by staff.

b. Upgrade of Sierra Plus/Accella Permit System . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 1, 2001.

Action : To approve the request to upgrade the Sierra Plus/Accella computer permit system by appropriating an additional $12,873 from prospective expenditures for purchase of software, hardware, data migration, installation and maintenance, as recommended by staff.

c. Approve Kerry Consulting Group to Prepare the City's Strategic Technology Plan and appropriate funds as required . Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Mary Rooney dated February 5, 2001.

Action : To approve Kerry Consulting Group as the consultant to provide the City with a strategic technology plan and appropriate $14,463 from the prospective expenditure budget to pay for the project consulting fees, as recommended by the Council subcommittee (Bowler).

 

8. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES, SOUTH BAY ENERGY SUMMIT AND REVIEW OF LONG TERM ENERGY OPTIONS .

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. He noted a Public Power Association meeting in Sacramento in April and suggested that Mayor Bowler and Mayor Pro Tempore Dunbabin attend. Staff will continue to review available options and report back to the Council. No action was taken.

 

9. REQUEST FROM HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS' BUREAU TO HOLD THE 2001 MEMORIAL DAY "FIESTA HERMOSA", MAY 26-28, 2001 ON THE PLAZA AND DOWNTOWN AREA . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 8, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated February 13, 2001.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting the shuttle service would use Prop A rather than Prop C funds. Police Chief Straser also responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

J. Travers Devine - Chamber of Commerce, said the fair has been a major South Bay event over the years; said they would design alternatives and present proposals for the Labor Day event for Council review; and

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said the Prop A funds should be sold instead of used for this event's shuttle service.

Action : To (1) approve the "Fiesta Hermosa" on May 26-28, 2001, and waive application, banner and amplification fees as a non-profit organization and bill only for actual costs incurred by Police and Public Works for various direct services provided, as recommended by staff, and (2) approve $3,000 in Proposition A Transportation Funds for the shuttle service, as requested by the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

10. AMENDMENT TO NOISE ORDINANCE REGARDING LEAF BLOWERS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 5, 2001.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1213 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LEAF BLOWERS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ," as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. DATES FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS: PIER DESIGN REVIEW, MARCH 5, 2001 AND JOINT MEETING WITH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, MAY 29, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 6, 2001.

City Manager Burrell suggested changing the Pier Design Review meeting date to March 15th, since one Councilmember and the City Clerk were unable to attend on March 5.

Action : By Council consensus, the meeting dates of Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 7:10 P.M. for Pier Design Review, and Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at 7:10 P.M. for a joint meeting with the Public Works Commission, were approved.

City Manager Burrell reported that he had received a request today for a joint meeting with the School Board on Monday, February 26th. It was suggested that the meeting take place at 7:30 P.M. upstairs at Einstein's Restaurant. City Manager Burrell said he would confirm that meeting with the Council next week.

 

12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 25, 2001.

Action : Mayor Bowler directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the list of City Council committee assignments as presented this evening be maintained with no changes.

 

13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request from Councilwoman Oakes for allocation of funds to build model towers on the Pier .

Councilmember Oakes spoke to her letter.

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To bring back as an agenda item at the next meeting, with a report from staff on costs.
Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS :

1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 9, 2001 .

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.

Existing Litigation : Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

 

Name of Case: Cal Compact Landfill Litigation

• Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al

• Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx)

• Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al

• Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx)

Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach

• Case Number: BC172546

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 10:15 P.M. to a closed session.

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:21 P.M. At the hour of 11:15 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting.

 

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 11:16 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.